JPH0753097Y2 - Copying device with editing device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial field of application) This invention is a copying machine with an editing device in which an editing device used for editing an original image in an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine can be housed in a main body. Regarding the device.

(Prior Art) Some image forming apparatuses such as copying machines and printers have an editing function of deleting or extracting a part of a document image. As the first analog copying machine having such an editing function, as shown in FIG. 4A, an editing apparatus 2 separate from the copying machine main body 1 is placed on a table 3. Was developed for use. The editing device 2 has a plane larger than the maximum document size, and by using a mesh-shaped scale formed on this plane to specify coordinate values with the light pen 4 or the like, editing of a document image can be realized. .

Next, in a digital copying machine having an editing function, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), a type in which a pressure plate and an editing device are shared has been developed. This type is excellent in space saving and operability.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) However, in the above-mentioned conventional apparatus, if an attempt is made to provide an editing device in the copying machine itself, since there is no installation place other than on the pressure plate on the upper surface of the copying machine, automatic document feeding that also functions as a pressure plate is performed. When a document handler such as a paper device (ADF, SADF) is installed on the copying machine, the editing device cannot be installed, or it is unavoidable to put it separately on a table or the like. There was a problem.

It is conceivable to provide an editing device on the upper surface of the ADF, but the models that enable such a configuration are limited. In other words, the ADF top surface is a space that is not used in any type that ejects the originals introduced on the contact glass from the original placing table onto the tray on the side opposite to the original placing table. Although it can be installed, the original fed on the contact glass from the original placing table is reversed and the ADF
It is impossible to install an editing device on the upper surface of the ADF for the type that discharges on the upper surface.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides an opening between the document reading section and the image forming section of a copying machine and a space for accommodating the editing apparatus in and out of the copying machine body. Of the flat surface of the editing work table, at least all of the parts on which the document is placed are configured to be movable to a position protruding from the copying apparatus, and the editing work table is set to a position where it is stored in the space. It is characterized in that it is movable.

(Operation) As described above, according to the present invention, the storage space of the editing apparatus is formed between the optical system including the scanner and the image forming section located below the optical system, and the editing apparatus is configured so that it can be taken in and out of the apparatus. In addition to the main body of the device, an installation space dedicated to the editing device is secured, and it is possible to coexist with other optional devices.

(Embodiment) A copying apparatus with an editing apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 (a) and 1 (b) are views for explaining the internal structure of a copying machine as an image forming apparatus with an editing device according to the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows an analog copying machine and FIG. 1 (b) shows a digital copying machine.

First, the analog copying machine shown in FIG.
A scanner 13 that scans below the contact glass 11 of
The photoconductor drum 15 and a plurality of mirrors 17 for guiding the reflected light of the original obtained by scanning the original by the scanner 13 to the drum 15.
And a lens 19 and the like.

In such a fixed original copying machine, the scanner 13
Travel distance (operating range) B is about 470 mm (A3 length 420 + run 40
+ Overrun is set to about 10), while
The width A of the copying machine is set to about 600 mm in order to secure an optical space. In addition, the position of the optical path 21 is not limited as long as the optical path 21 of the reflected light of the original can be secured between the optical system including the scanner 13 and the main body system including the photosensitive drum 15 located below the optical system. But there is no problem. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 (a), the space (editing device installation space) 23 shown by the cross hatching can be formed by moving the optical path 21 to one side. The length of this space 23 can be ensured to be sufficiently larger than the maximum document size.

In addition, the laser oscillator 25
In a digital copying machine or the like that irradiates the photosensitive drum 15 from the optical system, the cable for transmitting the optical system and the main body system is not the optical path but the signal transmission cable. Therefore, as shown in FIG. It is possible to secure the space 23 shown by diagonal lines. The present invention is characterized in that a flat plate editing device is freely inserted into and taken out of the space 23 that can be formed in this way.

2 (a) and 2 (b) show an example of a copying machine in which the editing device 30 of the present invention can be housed, and the editing device 30 and the light pen 31 are provided with an internal space 23 from an opening 33 on the side surface of the main body 10. It is configured so that it can be taken in and out freely. Light pen 31 is an editing device
It will be stored in the recess above 30.

In the above configuration, when the editing device 30 is not used, it is stored in the main body 10 through the opening 33, while when used, it is pulled out from the opening 33 to place the document D and after the required input is made. Then, take the manuscript D from the editing device 30.
The editing device 30 is housed inside the main body while being set in the ADF or the like. When you turn on the copy start button in this way,
You can get a copy with the required edits.

Since the editing device 30 is pulled out to the outside only when performing the editing work, there is no hindrance in the operation of the copying machine, especially in the operation of the ADF.

It should be noted that it is possible to cause the main body 10 to recognize that the editing device 30 is in the edit mode when the editing device 30 is in the pulled-out state.

For machines that do not require the editing device 30,
23 can be used as a storage place for the document table, and the editing device 30 can be installed as an option.

Instead of sliding the editing device 30 as in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the editing device 30 can be moved in and out by rotating the editing device 30 inward and outward about a support shaft 35. Is.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, the editing apparatus is built in the main body of the copying machine, so that the copying machine can be made compact and the space can be saved, which is convenient.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 (a) and 1 (b) are explanatory views of the internal structure of a copying machine as an image forming apparatus to which the editing apparatus of the present invention is applied. FIG. 1 (a) is an analog copying machine and FIG. 1 (b) is a digital copying machine. 2 (a) and 2 (b) are explanatory views of an example of a copying machine in which the editing apparatus of the present invention can be housed, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of an example of a structure for putting the editing apparatus in and out, FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b) are configuration explanatory views of a conventional image forming apparatus having an editing device. 10 …… Copier body, 11 …… Contact glass, 13 …… Scanner, 15 …… Photosensitive drum, 17 …… Mirror, 19 …… Lens, 21 …… Optical path, 23 …… Space (editing equipment installation space) , 25 …… laser oscillator, 30 …… editing device, 31 …… light pen, 33 …… opening, 35 …… spindle

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An original placing table on which an original to be copied is placed,
A reading unit which is located below the document placing table and reads the document placed on the document placing table, and an image which is provided below the reading unit and is read by the reading unit is recorded on a transfer sheet. A copying apparatus with an editing device, comprising: an image forming unit; an editing worktable having a flat surface portion on which the original document is placed; and an editing device having a designating member for designating coordinate values on the flat surface portion. Between the reading unit and the image forming unit, an opening for inserting and removing the editing apparatus from the copying apparatus main body and a space for accommodating the editing apparatus are provided, and at least the document of the plane section is provided. Is configured to be movable to a position protruding from the copying apparatus, and is movable to a position where the editing work table is stored in the space. With editing device and wherein the Rukoto copying apparatus.